Across the country, arts funding and cultural institutions are under attack. In west London, the cherished Watermans Arts Centre is set to be closed, with fat-cat property developers likely to move in. Capitalism is killing culture.
Fear and frustration stalks Port Talbot, as the town’s future hangs in the balance. After much delay, steel unions are balloting for potential strike action. Unite members have signalled their intention to fight. It is time to prepare for battle.
In the latest issue of The Communist, out now, our readers review two films currently available in the cinema and via streaming services: Dev Patel’s revenge-driven thriller ‘Monkey Man’, and a recent French release about capitalist alienation.
From schools to the arts: the impact of the cuts can be felt across Scotland. The SNP points the finger at Westminster, but they have no solution for ending austerity. Join the communists in a revolutionary struggle for a Scottish Workers’ Republic.
Leading Black Panther Fred Hampton was murdered by the US state, due to his calls for revolutionary struggle, solidarity, and socialism. In the current issue of The Communist, comrades review a biography examining Hampton’s life and ideas.
Education workers are gathering in Bournemouth this week for the NEU’s annual conference. The main item on the agenda is the prospect of upcoming strike action at schools. While union leaders drag their feet, members are raring for action.
A new play at the National Theatre explores the life and legacy of Nye Bevan, the Labour MP credited with creating the national health service. To save our NHS today, we cannot rely on capitalist politicians, but must trust only in our own strength.
Writing in the latest issue of The Communist, our readers highlight the glaring class divide in Britain today. While ordinary people are working hard, MPs are hardly working. Child poverty is reaching dire levels. Time to smash the bosses’ system!
In the new issue of The Communist, our readers report on the latest developments taking place on the industrial front: from the fight for union recognition at the Coventry Amazon warehouse, to the renewed mandate for strike action by BMA members.
Tata bosses are deploying salami tactics against steelworkers in Port Talbot, taking advantage of union leaders’ foot-dragging to dismantle the plant. It is time to chuck out the rule book, and organise militant action to prevent a jobs massacre.
We publish here a range of letters from the latest issue of ‘The Communist’ touching on a variety of environmental questions: from the anxiety over climate change amongst the youth, to the greenwashing practices of big business and charities.
Crises are mounting in the video game industry. Thousands of developer jobs are on the line. The quality of hasty releases is deteriorating. And safe-bet sequels are proliferating at the expense of creativity. But workers are fighting back.